The Bridegroom Was a Dog
(Author) Yoko TawadaMitsuko, a schoolteacher at the Kitamura school, inspires both rumour and curiosity in the parents of her students because of her unconventional manner - not least when she tells the children the fable of a princess whose hand in marriage is promised to a dog she is intimate with. And when a young man with sharp canine teeth turns up at the schoolteacher's home and declares he's 'here to stay', th[Bokinfo].
Yoko Tawada
Yoko Tawada is a Japanese writer known for her unique blend of Japanese and German languages in her works. She has written numerous novels, short stories, and essays that explore themes of identity, migration, language, and cultural differences. Tawada's notable works include "The Bridegroom Was a Dog" and "Memoirs of a Polar Bear," which have garnered critical acclaim for their inventive storytelling and thought-provoking narratives. She has been praised for her ability to challenge conventions of language and genre, creating a distinct literary style that defies categorization. Tawada's contributions to literature have had a significant impact on the blending of cultures and languages in contemporary writing, making her a prominent figure in the world of international literature. Her most famous work, "The Emissary," won the National Book Award for Translated Literature in 2018.
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